Stow-on-the-Wold, England
Historic Village Stocks
A historical hangover from the time of public humiliation as a state punishment
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Stow-on-the-Wold, England
A historical hangover from the time of public humiliation as a state punishment
Stow-on-the-Wold, England
Built for herding sheep, these tiny winding lanes with medieval origins and distinctive series of narrow turns are charming walkways for humans today.
Stow-on-the-Wold, England
This medieval sanctuary's tree-framed door looks like a portal to a mythical realm.
Stow-on-the-Wold, England
A pub that claims a lineage as one of England's oldest inns, back to 947 AD
Chloraka, Cyprus
This abandoned ship has remained in place since it ran aground in 1998.
Sheffield, England
The once-a-day siren is a reminder of the days before time was standardized.
Sheffield, England
This police call box harkens back to an era of pre-radio communications, and has a rather unique feature.
Abergele, Wales
After years of slow decline, a derelict Gothic castle is now being restored to life.
Conwy, Wales
One of the oldest suspension bridges in the world blends in perfectly with a medieval castle.
Caernarfon, Wales
The highest peak in Wales is said to be the final resting place of a giant killed by King Arthur.
Isle of Anglesey, Wales
The lighthouse is on a island which is connected to another island, which is connected to another island, which is connected to one of the largest islands in the world.
Newborough, Wales
Legends say that this small island was the final resting place of the Welsh saint of lovers.
Cannock, England
Austrian and Germans who died on British soil during World War I and II are buried here.
Hope Valley, England
A magnificent winding road through a steep valley, with deep natural caverns at the bottom
Castleton, England
Some of England's last cave dwellers lived and worked within this huge cave.
Buxton, England
A historic Georgian building and warm springs.
Buxton, England
This landmark Victorian folly rewards visitors with spectacular views over the Peak District.
Ashbourne, England
These quintessentially English stepping stones were built for Victorian tourists.
Alton, England
A creepy tree with a local legend that inspired a nearby theme park ride.
Waterloo, England
Much of what constituted mid-century Liverpool now litters a beach outside of town.
Chapel-le-Dale, England
This incredible viaduct was part of the Victorian railway boom and helped the Midland Railway navigate tough terrain.
Lancaster, England
The largest cave chamber in Britain—big enough to fit a whole cathedral inside.
Blackpool, England
On moonless nights, it's said that you can still hear the church bell of a village that was swept out of the dunes and lost to the rising sea.
Lytham, England
During World War II, locals rallied together to buy this plane to support the war effort.